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Iris susiana is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Iris and in the Oncocyclus section. It is

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the mourning iris) was once cultivated widely in the middle east, it was introduced into Europe, via Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey) before 1573, Now longer found as a wild plant

E) Iris Susiana or suse or Chalcedonica or Basaltica or Sofarana: Linnaeus 1753

Hexapogon group Oncocyclus series Susiana section. Iris Susiana, is from Lebanon, Syria and Turkey. A hardy perennial herb with rhizomes. Iris Susiana is the species that is famous for Oncocyclus because of its beauty.

Rhizomes are stoloniferous courses. Brown in color, they are small in size, slow-growing and highly susceptible to virus diseases. It can be noted that there are few secondary roots, but they are extremely long for a rhizome of barely 2cm.

I. susiana L. Turkey. Stems 12-15” (30-38 cm.) Grayish ground, heavily veined and spotted darker; signal black. 2n=20. Long in cultivation in Turkey. Mathew: "bears a great resemblance to I. sofarana and I. basaltica and may be a form of one of these..."

The lanciform leaves are fine and rather long. With a height of 30cm, foliage and yellowish green color. The leaves appear at the end of February, they are quite high, for an Oncocyclus.

Iris Susiana, produces 1 solitary flowers per scape. It blossoms in April. The inflorescences are greenish-white, creamy, but mostly densely veined from burgundy to brown. The overall effect is gray to dark gray (remote). The beard is black on a brown signal called "Onco".

Although Linnaeus named this species in 1753, Susiana iris is cultivated and known well before that date. One of these first descriptions dates from 1576. It was bought by Tradescant under the name of iris Susyand in 1611, synonymous with iris of Suses. He took the name of adoption.

Chromosomes: 2n = 20

Botanical Name: Iris susiana (added by Anonymous, 16-JUL-04)

Botanical Synonyms:

Iris chalcedonica (Anonymous, 12-OCT-04)

Classification:

Oncocyclus, Aril iris (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

Common Names:

N/A

Chromosome Count:

2n=20 (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

General Description:

Grows 12" to 15" tall. Flowers are grayish ground, heavily veined and spotted darker, with a black signal. (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

Distinguishing Features:

N/A

Preferred Habitat:

N/A

Hardiness:

N/A

Native Range:

Turkey (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

Status in the Wild:

Believed extinct (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

Commercial Availability:

Probably extinct (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

Very rare, one source in Holland has been found. There are two irisarians with it in USA now. (John Baumfalk, 17-SEP-17)

Sources Cited:

Info entered on 02-OCT-04 comes from the SIGNA Checklist of Iris Species. (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

Additional Comments: Has a long history of cultivation in Turkey. (D. Kramb, 02-OCT-04)

10cm grey flowers, veined purple, black signal patch, purple beard, stems 30cm high,

Biochemistry
As most irises are diploid, having two sets of chromosomes. This can be used to identify hybrids and classification of groupings. It has a chromosome count of 2n=20.

Taxonomy
Carl Linnaeus Sp. Pl. 38 1753. Species Plantarum Collation 1: 38 Date of Publication 1 May 1753 Family as entered in IPNI Iridaceae Original Data Remarks Persia

In classical literature the Persian/Iranian civilization of Elam was also known as 'Susiana' which was a name derived from its capital Susa.

large flower in grey grows in a well drained border, with plenty of lime,

Last-listed in the RHS Plant Finder in 2007

Other common names chalcedonian iris mourning iris, great-flowered iris, great spotted iris, mourning widow, sad-flowered iris, sad iris,

See less Family Iridaceae

Name Status Tentatively accepted name

Iris susiana L.* ( Carolus Linnaeus, 1753); Section Oncocyclus; Color Code S1M (Medium Blue Shot, Self). Linnaeus in Species Plantarum ed. 1: 38. 1753;

It has been cultivated since 7000 B.C. it was brought to Vienna in 1573.

Distribution and habitat
It is native to temperate Asia.

Range
It is found in Turkey.

Turkey and Iran

Cultivation
if protected from winter rain, can be grown outside, needs heavy feeding in spring,

Hybrids
Iris susiana crosses: 'Another Day' [Sic], 'Arethusa', 'Baucis', 'Beatrix', 'Bed Time' [Sic], 'Brillig', 'Cassandra', 'Charcoal Grey', 'Cherokee Maid', 'Clara'?, 'Cocoa Cream', 'Cogette', 'Cyrene', 'Dott. Attilio Ragionieri', 'Due West' [Sic], 'Early Mass' [Sic], 'Enticing', 'Fair Enough', 'Freya', 'Gan Eden', 'Gene's Little Secret', 'Goldina', 'Governor', 'Gravure', 'Helena', 'Henri Denis', 'Honor Bright' [Sic], 'Ida', 'Flora', 'Jai Alai', 'Judean Raven', 'Kerr's Light Blue', 'Kerr's Wide Falls', 'Lassen Peak', 'Leo Tee', 'Luna', 'Ma Su Chen', 'Maud Tribolet', 'Mendocino', 'New Enchantment', 'Paris', 'Persian Damask', 'Persian Dusk', 'Persian Royalty', 'Rojo Grande', 'Sharis', 'Sharksiana', 'Sierra Fawn', 'Somebody' [Sic], 'Susimac', 'Tehama', 'Terpsichore', 'Thalia', 'Twice Nice', 'Van Houteii'?, 'Zwanenburg'.

Â¼ Iris Susiana Crosses: 'Aril Arrow', 'Bagdad Gem', 'Bayberry Baby', 'Bright Prospects', 'Brown Etching', 'Brownie', 'Brown Valley', 'Buffoon', 'Butterscotch Baby', 'Califa Dotu', 'Fourteen For Rachel', 'Green Glory', 'Impudent Elf'?, 'Invisible Hands', 'Judean Rouge', 'King Of Kashmir', 'Lasting Legacy', 'Lemon Frost', 'Mohresque', 'Mt. Kosciusko', 'Mulberry Torch', 'Mumbo Jumbo', 'Nain', 'Nomad's Turban', 'Pride Of Haifa', 'Princess Maya', 'Promise Of Love'?, 'Purple Parrot', 'Quote Me', 'Sal-Leo-Five', 'Sanhedrin', 'Song Of Solomon', 'Spiced Wine', 'Sultry Eyes', 'Sunspun', 'Tirzah', 'Toah', 'Wee Admiral', 'Werckmeister's Beauty'.

Toxicity
Like many other irises, most parts of the plant are poisonous (rhizome and leaves), if mistakenly ingested can cause stomach pains and vomiting. Also handling the plant may cause a skin irritation or an allergic reaction.